Sec. 73107.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a cause of action shall not arise against the owner, tenant, or lessee of property for an injury to a person who is on that property with oral or written consent but who has not paid the owner, tenant, or lessee of that property valuable consideration for the recreational or trapping use of the property, unless the injury was caused by the gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct of the owner, tenant, or lessee.
(2) A cause of action shall not arise against the owner, tenant, or lessee of property for an injury to a person who is on that property with oral or written consent and has paid the owner, tenant, or lessee valuable consideration for fishing, trapping, or hunting on that property, unless that person's injuries were caused by a condition that involved an unreasonable risk of harm and all of the following apply:
(a) The owner, tenant, or lessee knew or had reason to know of the condition or risk.
(b) The owner, tenant, or lessee failed to exercise reasonable care to make the condition safe or to warn the person of the condition or risk.
(c) The person injured did not know or did not have reason to know of the condition or risk.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPAPopular Name: Recreational Trespass Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4-1 - Subchapter 1 Recreation (324.70101...324.73302)
451-1994-III-4-1-RECREATIONAL-TRESPASS - Recreational Trespass (324.73101...324.73302)
451-1994-III-4-1-RECREATIONAL-TRESPASS-731 - Part 731 Recreational Trespass (324.73101...324.73111)
Section 324.73101 - Definitions; F to P.
Section 324.73102 - Entering or Remaining on Property of Another; Consent; Exceptions.
Section 324.73104 - Removing, Defacing, or Destroying Sign or Poster.
Section 324.73105 - Posting or Enclosing Property.
Section 324.73106 - Prosecution Generally; Seizure and Enforcement by Peace Officer.
Section 324.73107 - Action for Injury to Person on Property of Another; Exception.
Section 324.73108 - Enforcement and Prosecution.
Section 324.73109 - Violation of Part; Cause of Action by Property Owner.
Section 324.73110 - Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties; Restitution.